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The 50 greatest innovations of 2024 - Popular Science
2024年12月9日 · Learn More Most cheap drones are little more than toys. They offer lousy cameras, barebones (if any) flight sensors, laggy controls, and cheap parts. DJI’s Neo drone weighs just 135 grams (well ...
The best smartwatches for seniors in 2025 | Popular Science
2024年11月29日 · Studies have shown that wearables are incredibly popular and will be an increasingly common item in the coming years, including for seniors. According to a 2024 report, published by Global ...
The best home wind turbines, according to experts - Popular Science
2024年7月9日 · Why it made the cut: This is the premium choice for long-term wind energy collection. Specs. Swept area: ~24.6 square meters Height: 9 / 15 / 20 meter options Certification: SWCC Depending on who ...
What would we do if an asteroid slammed Earth on July 12, 2038?
2024年6月21日 · Here’s the scenario: The government has confirmed NASA astronomers detected a never-before-seen asteroid speeding in the direction of Earth—and although it will take 14 years to arrive, there ...
10 fascinating archeological discoveries of 2024 - Popular Science
2024年12月26日 · The end of the year typically brings with it an emotional look back at the days gone by. For archaeologists, looking back into the past is pretty much an every day thing.That said, here are 10 of ...
January stargazing: Ring in 2025 with a meteor shower, 'planet …
2025年1月1日 · January 3– Quadrantids Meteor Shower Predicted Peak. Technically the first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids typically begins in the middle of November of the preceding year. This year ...
Why aren't we driving hydrogen powered cars yet? There's a …
2024年10月30日 · Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles aren’t just fodder for science fiction or far-out R&D experiments. Cars fueled by hydrogen, like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo, are already here, and fuel-cell ...
Researchers unlock fiber optic connection 1.2 million times faster …
2024年3月29日 · In the average American house, any download rate above roughly 242 Mbs is considered a solidly speedy broadband internet connection.That’s pretty decent, but across the Atlantic, researchers at ...
The best portable generators, tested and reviewed
2024年4月10日 · Why it made the cut: Super portable, durable, and intuitive to use, this is an outstandingly versatile, go-anywhere generator. Specs. Wattage: 2,200 peak/1,800 running Power source: Gas Weight: 46 ...